Media Release – October 28, 2026

Aluminum stolen while staff distracted

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man stole aluminum from a south-end business while his accomplice distracted employees.

On Monday the aluminum was discovered to be missing from a business near Laird Road and Hanlon Parkway. A review of security video showed two men attending the business in a van approximately 3:30 p.m. October 19. One entered the front of the business and began speaking to two employees, while the other drove the van along the side of the business to a loading dock where he began loading aluminum.

Both men later met up and left in the vehicle, described as a white GMC Savana cargo van.

The first suspect was described as a white male, possibly with a Hungarian accent. He was wearing a black and white shirt and carrying a blue backpack. The second suspect was described as a white male.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Sherry Pettapiece at 519-824-1212, ext. 7479, or email spettapiece@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26073780)

Arrest after canine track

A Guelph woman wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested Tuesday afternoon after she was tracked by a Guelph Police Service canine unit.

Approximately 12:15 p.m. an officer was patrolling near York Road and Beaumont Crescent when he spotted a woman wanted for missing a court date on several criminal charges. She fled on her bicycle onto the property of a nearby business.

Officers contained the large commercial property and a canine unit located the woman hiding approximately an hour later.

A 28-year-old Guelph woman is charged with failing to attend court. She was held for a bail hearing Wednesday. (Occurrence number GU26073796)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 256